Palliative Care in Nursing

Course overview

Severely ill and dying individuals require support that equally considers physical, emotional, and social needs. In the healthcare sector, end-of-life care demands a deeper understanding of symptom control and dignified care. !Course Content !1. Attitude and Concepts of Palliative Care *Goals and principles of palliative care *Quality of life as a central measure *Distinction from curative treatment !2. Symptom Control in Nursing Support *Pain assessment and pain relief *Dealing with shortness of breath, nausea, and other complaints *Oral care and positioning in the final phase of life !3. Communication and Support for the Dying *Conducting conversations with patients and relatives *Dealing with grief, fear, and hope *Culturally sensitive and spiritual aspects of palliative care !4. Nursing Responsibility in a Multidisciplinary Team *Collaboration with hospice and palliative services *Ethical decision-making at the end of life *Self-care and coping with stress !Professional Relevance *Competent support for dying individuals as a nursing professional *Safe handling of stressful situations in healthcare *Informed actions in palliative symptom control

Upcoming dates

• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-05-01T22:00:00.000Z · Köln · Combined Learning
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-11-06T23:00:00.000Z · Köln · Combined Learning
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-05-01T22:00:00.000Z · Bonn · Combined Learning
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-11-06T23:00:00.000Z · Bonn · Combined Learning
• 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-05-01T22:00:00.000Z · Augsburg, Bayern · Combined Learning

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